California DMV Hearing for a DUI

Upon being placed under arrest for violation of Vehicle Code Section 23152, Driving Under the Influence, the arresting officer will hand you a 'pink paper', known as the DS367 form, entitled 'Age 21 or Older Administrative Per Se Suspension Order'. This documents states in fine print that you only have 10 days from the receipt of this notice to request a hearing to show that the suspension or revocation is not justified. Many clients fail to read this document carefully and fail to request this hearing within the 10 day period.

If the hearing is not requested within the 10 day period, you license will become suspended effective 30 days after the date of your citation for a period designated by the DMV. The period of suspension will depend upon many factors such as whether this is your first or subsequent DUI citation or whether you refused to submit to a chemical test upon arrest.

If, however, you do request a hearing within the 10 day period, you will be eligible to obtain a stay on the suspension until a date after the hearing and until receipt of notice of the outcome of the hearing. At the hearing, you have a right to be represented by an attorney, and you will be able to present evidence on your behalf to rebut the fact that you were driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

You cannot afford to wait if you have been arrested for a DUI. You face the loss of your license and possible jail time if you do not take the matter seriously. Our Los Angeles DUI lawyers can schedule your DMV hearing and help your through the DUI process. Call us today at (800) 209-9809 or fill out our online form for a FREE DUI consultation.